All about Phonolite and Trachyte Properties
Know all about Phonolite and Trachyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Trachyte belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Trachyte appears Banded. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Trachyte is metallic. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite and Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.